Hi. I've picked up my new Nissan NP300 which has been fitted with a Westfalia 2 hole flange towbar, I fitted my new alko towball (with the washers in the right place - thank you all who replied to my previous post!!). So my next issue is the towball is too high, it measures around 51cm to the top of the ball and around 49cm to the centre of the ball. I took it back to Nissan for them to see and the technician guy just shrugged his shoulders and said they are always that high!! As I understand it all cars have to have the towball fitted to between 350 - 420mm but commercial vans, pick ups etc are exempt. I've got to lower the towball so I've purchased some 4 hole drop plates in 2", 3" and 4" sizes. I've emailed Nissan HQ and Westfalia to see if this towbar has been type approved to be fitted with a drop plate but as yet I haven't had a response. Does anyone have any advice on this as I want to make sure I'm doing the right thing. I suppose worse case scenario would be to have a different towbar put on!!! Thanks in advance.
I have a Ford Ranger with a Witter towbar.I had the same issue with the ball being too high.
I got an adjustable drop plate from PF Jones in Manchester.
The Witter is type approved for a drop plate
Just had a look on PF jones website.They don't seem to do a Westfalia, but if you needed the do the Witter towbar, with an adjustable height available for around £200.
Maybe worth changing yours to the Witter? Wouldnt need any electrical work as you have already had that done.
Thanks for the replies especially DUCKJAM, that's really good to know about the Witter tow bar with the compatible drop plate. I've now had my truck fitted with a hardtop which has brought the tow ball down to 46 cm (centre of the ball). So I'm hoping 2 heavy dogs plus the awning in the back should bring it down a bit more. Otherwise I'll be looking to change it to a Witter!!
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Topic: Drop plate
